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The Threat of AI-powered Ransomware Attacks

Pure Storage

AI-powered ransomware is capable of adapting its tactics in real time and modifying malware code to evade detection. LLMs can be used to alter the source code of a piece of malware to avoid triggering rules, such as YARA rules, which identify patterns in malware families to alert a potential attack. Automating attacks.

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Improving the human element in cybersecurity to mitigate phishing risks: A guide for SMBs

Online Computers

With limited resources and typically minimal technical defenses, SMBs are prime targets for cybercriminals who use cunning tactics to trick employees into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. Technology as a supporting tool Technology can play a supportive role in mitigating phishing risks.

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Microsoft Exchange Emergency Mitigation (EM) Service

LAN Infotech

Microsoft Exchange Emergency Mitigation (EM) Service. Following a series of attacks that leveraged zero-day exploits against on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange servers, Microsoft has released a new tool to provide emergency mitigation. Automated Protection for Vulnerable Exchange Servers.

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Cyber Risk & Your Supply Chain: Managing the Growing Threat

NexusTek

Capitalizing on human error and a host of other vulnerabilities, threat actors increasingly exploit weak links in supply chains to gain access to bigger targets up the chain. The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actor’s malware.

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Harnessing Static and Dynamic Code Scanning in DevSecOps

Pure Storage

Code scanning is the automated process of analyzing source code for potential security vulnerabilities, coding errors, and compliance violations. SAST analyzes source code for potential vulnerabilities without executing it. Mitigation: Implement bounds checking. Mitigation: Sanitize input, use CSP. What Is Code Scanning?

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5 Ways Your DR and Backup Solutions May Be Weakening Your Cyber Resilience

Zerto

Slow or No Capabilities for Detection of a Cyberattack Most data protection solutions have some kind of malware or anomaly detection mechanism to determine if you may be experiencing a cyberattack or if your recovery data has been compromised. Why is this important?

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The Positives and Negatives of AI in the Cyberspace

Plan B Consulting

This allows for early detection of malware, phishing attempts, and other cyberattacks before they can cause significant damage. Automated Response: AI-powered systems can respond to threats instantaneously, patching vulnerabilities, blocking malicious traffic, and quarantining infected systems.

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